# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172830053` · 10/03/2017 · Preferred Proppants LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 10.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Preferred Intermediate Holding Company, LLC
- **Operator:** Preferred Proppants LLC.
- **Mine:** [2501243](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2501243)
## Narrative

Employee was jerking on a chain link fence gate trying to free it from sand that had washed into the area from the previous nights rains.  After EE finished, EE felt a discomfort in the shoulder.  Employee ended up going to the Dr 2 days later where EE was diagnosed as having a strained bicep in the right arm.

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